Comments on: In the year 1964, CN’s facilities in Hamilton received a major modernization, with the construction of a new Diesel shop and Express building/Carload Centre. In this view from early 1964, we see the Great Western era steam facilities which were demolished later that spring; beyond the roundhouse you can see the old Yardmaster’s tower. Visible in the photo are two MLW S4 locomotives (8163 and an unidentified unit), two SW1200RS units (1316 and another unit), and RS18 3677.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:45:27 +0000

Amazing what is in this photo… a Yardmaster tower? Really. Wow. So much to see.

cnnutbar — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:48:45 +0000

My father worked on the CNR from 1945-1957—this was his work-place.Thanks for posting this memorable photo.

awmooney — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:14:04 +0000

Remarkable view. You must have been a tender -teen back then, Doug.